Craze-E Turkey Meatballs in Sauce

Very Healthy
Health score
61%
Craze-E Turkey Meatballs in Sauce
45 min.
4
1016kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure with our Craze-E Turkey Meatballs in Sauce! This delightful dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy option for your lunch or dinner table. With a health score of 61, these meatballs are packed with flavor while keeping your wellness in mind. Imagine tender, juicy turkey meatballs infused with aromatic herbs and spices, simmered in a rich, savory sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves four, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of ground turkey, fresh parsley, and a hint of cayenne pepper creates a mouthwatering experience, while the addition of mushrooms and onions adds depth and texture to the sauce. Whether you choose to serve these meatballs over fluffy brown rice, hearty egg noodles, or your favorite pasta, each bite is sure to satisfy.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it also boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, with a healthy mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious and nutritious meal that’s sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 0.5 cup beef broth plain canned ( water can be used)
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • servings brown rice cooked
  • teaspoon basil dried
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs dry
  •  eggs 
  • servings extra wide egg noodles 
  • 0.3 cup evaporated milk 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh minced
  •  garlic clove minced finely
  •  garlic clove minced finely
  • lb pd of ground turkey 
  • 0.5 lb mushrooms sliced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup onion minced
  • 0.5 cup onion minced
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • servings parmesan cheese grated
  • servings soup noodles 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 29 ounce tomatoes diced pureed canned
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Combine all the meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix gently using your (clean) hands so that everything is evenly distributed. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Set aside.In a saucepan over medium heat, saute mushrooms in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes longer.
  3. Add pureed tomatoes, broth or water, herbs and seasoning and bring to boil. Drop in meatballs and cook for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened (do not stir meatballs in sauce for first 5 minutes so that they can firm up).
  4. Remove bay leaf.
  5. Serve over brown rice or egg noodles or pasta, with extra parmesan cheese.Note: This can also be placed in a casserole dish, rice on bottom, meatballs and sauce on top, and reheated later on.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1016kcal
Protein25.09%
Fat21.17%
Carbs53.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
105.82
Glycemic Load
46.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
51.970869603364%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
16.19mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
1.67mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
1.22mg
Quercetin
7.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1016.44kcal
50.82%
Fat:24.04g
36.98%
Saturated Fat:9.24g
57.77%
Carbohydrates:137.33g
45.78%
Net Carbohydrates:127.5g
46.36%
Sugar:14.04g
15.59%
Cholesterol:187.96mg
62.65%
Sodium:1508.74mg
65.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:64.12g
128.24%
Selenium:130.78µg
186.83%
Vitamin K:140.78µg
134.08%
Manganese:2.56mg
128.15%
Phosphorus:1003.34mg
100.33%
Vitamin B3:19.38mg
96.9%
Vitamin B6:1.77mg
88.47%
Calcium:558.63mg
55.86%
Vitamin B2:0.89mg
52.32%
Magnesium:202.66mg
50.67%
Zinc:7.32mg
48.82%
Copper:0.9mg
45.19%
Potassium:1576.8mg
45.05%
Iron:7.81mg
43.37%
Vitamin B1:0.64mg
42.65%
Vitamin C:34.52mg
41.84%
Fiber:9.83g
39.33%
Vitamin B5:3.82mg
38.16%
Vitamin A:1426.65IU
28.53%
Folate:109.72µg
27.43%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.21%
Vitamin E:2.82mg
18.82%
Vitamin D:1.16µg
7.71%
Source:Food.com